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Author: Martin
Date: 2002-08-10 21:22
To those who play a Rossi Clarinet. Which model do you prefer and why? Does Mr. Rossi provide a special case?
Martin
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Author: Jean
Date: 2002-08-10 23:02
Martin,
I play on a Rossi grenadilla....I love it. I think they compare it to an R13 bore. Yes, a case comes with the instrument as it is a one piece body. By all means buy one. I tried a rosewood also which is the most beautiful clarinet I have ever seen. However, the rosewood was too mellow for me as I play mostly in wind bands. If I was a chamber player I would get the rosewood. Go for the additional Ab/Eb key. I didn't and regret it. Mr. Rossi was great at answering quetions. As far as mouthpieces the Richard Hawkins was recommended to me and it works great. Not all mouthpieces work well with this instrument. If you would like to know more don't hesitate to email me directly.
I think the Rosewoods are out of stock currently, but I could be wrong. Are you buying directly or through IMS?
Best of luck,
Jean
My favorite thing about the clarinet is the serial number is but 3 numbers long.
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Author: thomas piercy
Date: 2002-08-10 23:54
I play on Rossi large bore, rosewood clarinets (as well as Buffet R13s).
The Rossi instruments do have a special case where the end pieces of the one piece main body (not including bell and barrel) fit into a notch at each end of the case and "float" in the case so no bouncing around which helps the incredible keywork stay in shape.
I prefer the rosewood large bore because the sound I produce on it was the sound I was searching for in much of my own playing.
I use several different model mouthpieces appropriate to the large bore: a B&H 1010 refaced by Gervase De Peyer; several by Peter Eaton; and, most recently, two models by Ed Pillinger - a reproduction of a 1930s style A frame, large window B&H 1010 mouthpiece, and one of his own modern designs fashioned after a B&H 1010.
I absolutely loved the sound and feel of this horn the first time I played it. I still love the sound and feel every day that I pick it up to play. The large palette of tonal colors and wide dynamic range being easy to produce is another reason I perform on them. I also found that the higher register could be produced with great ease, giving a wonderful fluid feeling and sound.
If you would like a sound sample of the Rossi large bore Rosewood instrument, please e-mail me directly and I will send you a link where you can hear me playing the Guastavino "Tonada Y Cueca" in a live performance.
Thomas Piercy
thomaspiercy.com
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Author: Jean
Date: 2002-08-11 01:19
I was having a clarinet lesson recently with a new teacher. I had him try my clarinet and he too fell in love with it. The keywork on this instrument is unbelievably smooth and responsive. Passages over the break are so easy compared to other instruments I have played. I just can't say enough about this instrument. Luis Rossi is a genius.
Jean (again)
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Author: Martin
Date: 2002-08-11 02:17
Thank you Jean and John for your informative responses.
Martin
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Author: kenabbott
Date: 2002-08-11 03:18
I bought a rosewood French model about a year ago on Ebay. I love it. As someone here pointed out, it seems much more suited to chamber music than to orchestral playing, but it is the sweetest instrument I have ever played. The key action is light and fast and the horn is truly beautiful to behold.
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